Then there is Terrence Boyd, who nine months ago was playing for Borussia Dortmund's reserve team.

Boyd is now the potential long-term answer to the United States' forward problems.

Over the past few years, only Jozy Altidore has turned out to be the real deal at forward with Charlie Davies and Juan Agudelo having brief spells up front before drifting into the abyss.

Boyd was a surprise call-up for the United States' match against Italy in February in the first of Klinsmann's historic wins in his first year as U.S. manager.

Ever since, Boyd has earned a permanent spot on the 23-man roster.

It is unlikely that Boyd would play alongside Altidore in the future, as they are both the same type of player, but he would be a valuable bench option for Klinsmann.

Just like Cameron, the 21-year-old German-born forward has made a move to a new club to improve his standing with the national team.

Boyd signed with Rapid Vienna over the summer and will get plenty of first-team time as long as he stays healthy.

Along with the three players mentioned above, Danny Williams, Fabian Johnson, Altidore and the injured Stuart Holden are also players that could be stars for the United States in the future.

One thing is for sure: The gap between the successful Mexican youth players and the American players that many said was there before Wednesday's match is no longer there after the historic win at the Estadio Azteca.